THE WAiiT hired Evan Wang as a touring Drummer. They released their debut studio album CHEAP ARTiST in September 2021. In the beginning the genre of THE WAiiT is more like New Wave. After adding elements of world music and grunge, it sounds like grunge with exotic as well as youthful spirit. Lili calls it "Grease & Grass".
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The Waiit- Travel to Greenland (Live from YuChen Studio)
The Waiit, a band from Taoyuan came in back in July of 2018 for our live session. I had not seen their live show ever, but always enjoyed their self made videos. Their lyrics and style reflect so well their interesting take on our society. AND our first man to use lipstick award was given directly after this show!
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The band was initially formed as a home studio project in 2016. Frey and Lili had worked together for years before these projects. In November 2015, the duo just finished their previous band Oscilloscope who formed in 2014 and played hard rock music. “I want to create a new style of rock music. It should be vintage and tastes like grunge” Lili said. Frey started to listen to the music which Lili suggested, and then wrote songs based on grunge, psychedelic rock.
After six months, the duo uploaded six self-produced tracks to thesixtyone, Sound Cloud and StreetVoice which caught attentions of musicians. At the same time, they enlisted drummer Xavi and started rehearsing as a band. In December 2016, they began playing at some local gigs.
Lyrics:
Take off the uniform
Jump out of the window
Paint on the silent wall
Blue wedding Yellow party
Sleep on the top floor
Someone knocks on the door
What happened should I know ?
Give me candy No more tricking
Now Fall in love
Rebel children
Lost in the haze of the cigarette
Don’t forgive us
Rebel children
Daub colors to the gloomy city
Just like to play around
It’s time to get to the bar
Baby won’t you have a fun ?
Passed out drunk then be picked up
Make noise in the concert hall
My girls sleep like (a) stone
Keep slap on the back of rail
With the music Modern classic
I wanna free I wanna dream Just wanna see
People live without res - triction
I wanna free I wanna dream Just wanna see
World change into the all-night club
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo-psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The band was initially formed as a home studio project in 2016. Frey and Lili had worked together for years before these projects. In November 2015, the duo just finished their previous band Oscilloscope who formed in 2014 and played hard rock music. “I want to create a new style of rock music. It should be vintage and tastes like grunge” Lili said. Frey started to listen to the music which Lili suggested, and then wrote songs based on grunge, psychedelic rock.
After six months, the duo uploaded six self-produced tracks to thesixtyone, Sound Cloud and StreetVoice which caught attentions of musicians. At the same time, they enlisted drummer Xavi and started rehearsing as a band. In December 2016, they began playing at some local gigs.
Grease in the Grass
Frey completed the album tracks in October 2016. “As those great bands do, we need a name which is simple but meaningful” Lili said. The duo listed their favorite artists like Nirvana, The Drums, Joy Division and the band was finally named THE WAiiT.
“We love Kurt’s spirit. The word nirvana means people who are waiting to go to the new world” Frey said. “Neither of us like waiting” Lili added. Their self-produced debut album, THE WAiiT, which was released on 11 March 2017.
Tours in 2017 included Hsinchu Not Bad Festival, Taoyuan Ironrose Festival, as well as Spring Scream festival, Winder Music Festival, Hohaiyan Rock Festival and Unlimited Freedom Festival.
Night Out
During Unlimited Freedom Festival, tensions ran high and Lili criticized Xavi's drumming, which she felt was not "in the pocket." Xavi was fired afterwards and replaced by Sherry.
Tour in 2018 included Urban Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival and The Next Big Thing. During Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival, the Treasure music video was nominated for one of the best music videos of Taiwan Music Video Competition. On 7 July, THE WAiiT was invited to the UFORADIO for StreetVoiceonair show.
Music Style
THE WAiiT’s music is influenced by 60’s psychedelic rock, 80’s post punk and 90’s grunge. Frey uses funky and powerful rhythm, as well as arranges exotic melodies and harmonies between vocal, guitar and bass to make people dance. It depends on his experience of playing or listening to the world music like flamenco, samba, tango, military tattoo, etc.
The duo like playing some noises or effects in their songs that make tricks or grunge sounds. “In recent years, the guitar rock has become less and less attractive. It seems that Synthesizer will replace the role of guitar of the band. If there were no guitar’s noise, there would be no rock’n roll” Frey said.
THE WAiiT has two lead vocals. Frey usually sings the songs which have dark, melancholy and strong emotion and Lili sings songs which are negative and aggressive.
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo-psychedelic rock band founded by Frey and Lili in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Frey writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Frey (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
The band was initially formed as a home studio project in 2016. Frey and Lili had worked together for years before these projects. In November 2015, the duo just finished their previous band Oscilloscope who formed in 2014 and played hard rock music. “I want to create a new style of rock music. It should be vintage and tastes like grunge” Lili said. Frey started to listen to the music which Lili suggested, and then wrote songs based on grunge, psychedelic rock.
After six months, the duo uploaded six self-produced tracks to thesixtyone, Sound Cloud and StreetVoice which caught attentions of musicians. At the same time, they enlisted drummer Xavi and started rehearsing as a band. In December 2016, they began playing at some local gigs.
Grease in the Grass
Frey completed the album tracks in October 2016. “As those great bands do, we need a name which is simple but meaningful” Lili said. The duo listed their favorite artists like Nirvana, The Drums, Joy Division and the band was finally named THE WAiiT.
“We love Kurt’s spirit. The word nirvana means people who are waiting to go to the new world” Frey said. “Neither of us like waiting” Lili added. Their self-produced debut album, THE WAiiT, which was released on 11 March 2017.
Tours in 2017 included Hsinchu Not Bad Festival, Taoyuan Ironrose Festival, as well as Spring Scream festival, Winder Music Festival, Hohaiyan Rock Festival and Unlimited Freedom Festival.
Night Out
During Unlimited Freedom Festival, tensions ran high and Lili criticized Xavi's drumming, which she felt was not "in the pocket." Xavi was fired afterwards and replaced by Sherry.
Tour in 2018 included Urban Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival and The Next Big Thing. During Nomad Opening Freak Out Festival, the Treasure music video was nominated for one of the best music videos of Taiwan Music Video Competition. On 7 July, THE WAiiT was invited to the UFORADIO for StreetVoiceonair show.
Music Style
THE WAiiT’s music is influenced by 60’s psychedelic rock, 80’s post punk and 90’s grunge. Frey uses funky and powerful rhythm, as well as arranges exotic melodies and harmonies between vocal, guitar and bass to make people dance. It depends on his experience of playing or listening to the world music like flamenco, samba, tango, military tattoo, etc.
The duo like playing some noises or effects in their songs that make tricks or grunge sounds. “In recent years, the guitar rock has become less and less attractive. It seems that Synthesizer will replace the role of guitar of the band. If there were no guitar’s noise, there would be no rock’n roll” Frey said.
THE WAiiT has two lead vocals. Frey usually sings the songs which have dark, melancholy and strong emotion and Lili sings songs which are negative and aggressive.
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo psychedelic rock band founded by Fred (Zhong Fo Xian) and Lili (Zeng Xain Li) in 2016.
The group began as a home recording project. Fred writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Fred (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
THE WAiiT is a Taiwan neo psychedelic rock band founded by Fred (Zhong Fo Xian) and Lili (Zeng Xain Li) in 2016. The group began as a home recording project. Fred writes, records, produces the music. Lili provides insight and inspiration, artwork and makes music videos. As a touring act, the project consists of Fred (guitar, vocals), Lili (bass, vocals), Sherry (drums).
THE WAiiT - Shadow, Lyrics
Stand on the barren mountain
Imagine blooming flowers
Even if the sun is shining snow is still float down
Wind pats me on the shoulder
I feel like a stranger
Even if we forget how to smile there’s a pretence
No one can hear you screaming
Be a mummer acting
Look for shadows who knows I tell a lie
Out of control if you close your eyes
This place’s overcrowded
waves travel to the ocean
Some ride other to be strong for living
You told me don’t believe my friend
I couldn’t feel that meaning
Until Distorted voice round every corner
